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Former Bloomsday Director Stranded in Qatar Returns Home

3/15/2026

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Doug Kelley, former Bloomsday Race Director, returned to Spokane on March 12, 2026 after ten days stranded in Qatar.
In Doha, he faced empty streets and closed shops amid shelter-in-place orders.
He endured daily explosions.
He relied on messages from friends and his wife for support.
Kelley urged people in the region to stay in touch with loved ones.

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Doug Kelley, former Bloomsday Race Director, returned to Spokane on March 12, 2026 after ten days stranded in Qatar.
In Doha, he faced empty streets and closed shops amid shelter-in-place orders.
He endured daily explosions.
He relied on messages from friends and his wife for support.
Kelley urged people in the region to stay in touch with loved ones.